Could you be a Group Leader at TeenStreet this year?

Maybe you are already coming with your small group and are needing to be their group leader. Perhaps you are not bringing a group, but would be willing to come to lead one if you could help serve in that way?

Either way, thank you for considering taking on this role at TeenStreet this year. We always need more and more Group Leaders to help work with the growing numbers of teens that come to TeenStreet every year.

What is the role?

Group Leaders are needed to lead, support and build relationships with the teens in their group. One girl’s leader is responsible for 6 girls, one lad’s leader for 6 boys. You need to be over 21 years old due to the huge responsibility you will have for these teens.

The small groups are right at the heart of TeenStreet and where most of the really important action happens. Responsibilities will include leading a Bible Study (Study notes & tips for each day's discussion are in the Leaders Manual), keeping your teens accountable (discipling and disciplining), and being a friend to each teen in your group. Each group leader will be able to receive help when they need it during the week. An M&M (Ministry & Management) couple will be assigned to you for oversight and encouragement, so you wont be left holding the baby if things get a bit wild!

Who we're looking for - Coaches must:

• * Be at least 21 years of age
• * Have a real personal friendship with Jesus and reflect it in their world
• * Live a moral Christian lifestyle
• * Be willing to submit to authority
• * Enjoy working with people
• * Belong to a church and be actively involved
• * Be well-balanced emotionally
• * Have a hold on their own issues
• * Be open and honest with themselves and God
• * Be quick to listen, slow to speak
• * Balance a serious and fun-loving side

RESPONSIBILITIES

During TeenStreet:

• * Take responsibility for your group of 6 teens in daily activities
• * Sleep in the same accommodation area as them
• * Make sure they wake up on time and go to bed at night
• * Make sure teens are attending required meetings
• * Facilitate group Bible studies and lead NET times
• * Live by the Community Lifestyle Statement and hold teens accountable to it
• * Take a position of authority, but be willing and available to just be an adult friend to them. They will respect your authority because of your example and respect for them.
• * Remember you're there for the teens! Be an adult friend and have fun with them!

Follow-Up (after TeenStreet)

• * Be part of an evaluation process for TeenStreet
• * Maintain contact with the teens in your group. Check up on how they're doing. Remind them of things they experienced or decided at TeenStreet
• * Pray for them

Get ready for next year!